GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| collected | gathered together |
| clime | climate |
| unkempt | not combed |